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Why is my PS Charging So Much More for Facility and Anesthesia Fees?

asked 10 months ago by BAINAZ
Latest answer by Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Question viewed 463 times
Tags: costs, normal

Here is my quote: Breast augmentation/Lift (mastopexy)- $6,000 Implants, Silicone- $2,000 Valley Anesthesia 4.5 hours- $1,361 Facility Fee 4.5 hours - $2,205 Garmet Surgical Bra- $55.00 Total cost of surgery- $11,621 The extra $3,500 for facility and anesthesia fees seems really high to me.

18 answers to Why is my PS Charging So Much More for Facility and Anesthesia Fees?

Pricing

In my area, that would be a high facility fee and the surgeon's fee, which does not include supply of the implants, is also high. The surgeon has marked up the implants, if he pays the same amount that I do for silicone implants. Also, and this is just my opinion, when someone is paying over $11,000 for surgery, I don't think it's asking much for him to supply the postop garment rather than billing for it. Definitely shop around. If you are in an... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

High surgical fees

Surgical fees including facility, anesthesia and implants vary from area to area. The ones you quote would be high for my area but the only way to tell in your area is to do some comparison shopping and get quotes from different surgeons. Make sure they are all board certified plastic surgeons and that the facilities are all accredited. Good luck to you.

Margaret Skiles, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.featherriverplasticsurgery.com

Fees for Breast Augmentation/Lift (Mastopexy)

In general, the fees for cosmetic surgery, including facility and anesthesia, are determined by the local market, and the only way to find out if your total cost is in the high or normal range is to ask around and get a few quotes. The cost for anesthesia and the facility seems quite reasonable to me but the amount of time seems a little long. Most surgeon would allow 3-3.5 hours, some even less. Also, the surgical fee seems somewhat high as well and the cost of silicone abreast implants to... more

Joseph Fata, M.D.
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.breastsurgeryindianapolis.com

Fees for a Lift and BBA

The fees for any surgical procedure will vary based on a number of factors including geographical area. Some facilities include pain pumps and surgical garments in the OR or facility fees- the anesthesia fees seem about right in the mid-west of you are using a board certified anesthesiologist. Make certain your surgeon is board certified in PLASTIC SURGERY before you proceed. Best of luck!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Surgical Fees

Hello Bainaz, The operating room and anesthesia charges quoted by your PS for 4.5 hours is actually on the LOW side. If you are wondering where fees might be higher than normal, it would be elsewhere in his quote. The implants are not $2000, they are $1500. Bras are rarely $55. His fee of $6000 is quite high, but he is performing a mastopexy too, which is more labor intensive and requires more skill and talent than a standard breast augmentation. ... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Why is my PS Charging So Much More for Facility and Anesthesia Fees?

Does sound high. Obtain other opinions to compare quotes. Best to ask the chosen surgeon a better breakdown of his fees. The anesthesia slightly high, facility in line, implants in line, bra in line. The only high fee is surgeons.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and augmentation combination surgery fees

The fees for anesthesia and facility appear to be fair based on 4.5 hours of surgery. Every surgeon has different operative times, some are slower and some are faster. This is the type of surgery that you want done correctly. Find the best surgeons in your area and get second and third opinions.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Cost of Surgery

Usually Anesthesia and Facility fees charge by time and it looks like you are being quoted for 4.5 hours (which to me sounds like a long time for a breast augmentation /lift surgery). Charging by time is very normal. Charges also vary depending on if the anesthesiologist is an MD or a nurse, etc.. Do your research and make sure your surgeon performs this type of procedure often - breast lift surgery is tricky and experience is key!

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Surgical and anesthesia fees

The surgery fee and implant fees seem reasonable. The $3500 for hospital and anesthesia may be a little high, but considering it is for 4.5 hours, this is not unreasonable at all. You will find hospitals and anesthesia groups that charge much more or much less. I would make sure you are comfortable with the facility and check that they have a good reputation and do a moderate to high volume of plastic surgery. Also, you can ask if your surgeon operates at other... more

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Fees

Fees are individually determined. The good thing about your surgery is that it is completely elective. If you don't like the price, walk away. No one forced an investor to spend $82 million on van Gogh's Dr. Gachet. No one is even obligated to buy it. There is no rule about fees per se. In fact, the fees are a fixed price for a cost that is variable. That is, your surgeon had quoted a set fee while the costs are generally determined by time. An augmentation-mastopexy is not a... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Fees for facility

If the photo posted is yours, you do not seem to need a lift. A simple implant excahnge should not take more than 2 hours and the facility fee is really predicated on the local area. I will say in NYC, a 2-3 hours case will cost about $3000.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants and a Lift - Why is my PS Charging So Much More for Facility and Anesthesia Fees?

Hi Bainaz, Fees vary widely from area to area, but even within a specific area. It is hard to explain exactly why different surgeons charge different amounts, but it is generally a combination of what his or her costs are, how long the procedure is expected to take, competition in the area and elsewhere, and a range of other factors. But to find out what the "going rate" is in your area, you'll need to go around and visit a few surgeons. The only... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Why are you getting a lift?

What is it that you are trying to accomplish? or what is it that you are unhappy about? Based on the photo you have posted (assuming it is a photo of your breasts) you do not need a lift.

Andre Aboolian, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast surgery fees

First of all, you need to modify your expectations as the "desired photo" you provide is someone who has not had a lift. That changes everything. You should revise this and fine photos of combined lifts and implants you like to be more accurate. Also, the fees are all in order for this kind of work. The surgery time is a little long but maybe that is just his/her pace. Just don't go to a rookie as the combined lift/augmentation surgery is very... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Is surgery needed?

Based on the picture provided you have a fairly nice augmentation result. I can only guess that you want smaller implants and are afraid that the breast will sag if smaller implants are used. As far as the fees for anesthesia and the facility they are a little high but the doctor is asking for four hours and these charges are not out of line. I would suggest you have other Plastic Surgeons examine you and see what they recommend.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Breast surgery fees

If the photo you posted is really you you do not need that procedure and should not get it. If it is not you why did you post it? Did you click on the wrong photo when you uploaded the image? As for the fees I do not think any of those charges are extra ordinary especially given the estimated operating room time. If you get the anchor pattern lift there is a lot of suturing required and 4.5 hours is not that unreasonable for a single surgeon operating alone. In fact if you get a good result... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Is the picture yours?

I can not see the reason for the breast lift. Your nipple position is fine except the nipple shift on the left to the side due to the implant position. If you are not happy wit the result of your augmentation,the solution is not mastopexy. You need pocket revision since your left implant shifted to the center. There is no standard charges for the doctor's fee or anesthesia. The charge depends on the surgeons skills, competition difficulty of the case.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast Aug?Lift? Why?

If this truely is your preoperative photo then I question the indication for your operation, the cost is an entirely different issue. What about your breasts is so bothersome to go through an extensive operation, placing new scars on your breast, risking poor scarring or loss of sensation? I would go get a few more opinions and maybe rethink what is driving you to want to fix what appears to be a very nice set of breasts.